SeasonMapCafayate weather in January
Argentina
January in Cafayate: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Cafayate · #246 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Cafayate in January
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Cafayate climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Rainfall | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cafayate in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Argentina, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cafayate's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCafayate's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Cafayate in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Summer storm road closures
15 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyFlood seasonClosuresThe valley's rain arrives as short violent summer storms and the Quebrada de las Conchas road towards Salta closes for rockfall and washed-out crossings. The tourist office on the plaza posts the state of it. Source ↗
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Cafayate in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Cafayate?
- January in Cafayate: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Cafayate on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Cafayate in January?
- In January, Cafayate averages a daily high of 24.9°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 112.3 mm of rain over roughly 16.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cafayate in January?
- Cafayate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in January.